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'Scoring was never a problem for Quinn and his ability to put the puck in the net was a big reason why the Sabres selected the Ottawa 67's star eighth overall in the 2020 draft. When I think back on that season, I always remember a conversation I had with 67's GM James Boyd right at the beginning of the year: He told me to keep an eye out for Quinn, who had been a depth piece … [Read more...] about Buffalo Prospect Jack Quinn is Red-Hot

'Sorting out the Sabres' asking price remains a sticking point. Vegas Hockey Now's Dan Kingerski reported sources indicated the cost could be a first-round pick plus “a combination of top prospects, a young NHL defenseman, and a top-six forward under control.” The latter refers to a forward under contract beyond this season.' … [Read more...] about Are the Golden Knights Close to Acquiring Jack Eichel?

'Friedman, however, doesn't think any of them are close to getting a deal done. He pointed out Eichel's medical situation prevent him from providing immediate help to a “win-now” club such as the Golden Knights. Furthermore, the assets they would have to part with would deplete their roster. The same can be said for the Avalanche, Bruins, Hurricanes or any club that sees itself … [Read more...] about Which Teams Can Afford Jack Eichel?

'Montreal, Arizona and Vancouver are hardly needle-movers at this point. But to Buffalo's credit, they've played pretty darn good with a 40-year-old goaltender and without the team's best forward in decades. The team's depth is abysmal. The defense? Ugly. The goaltending? Uninspiring. But that's all on paper. In practicality, the Sabres have played some decent hockey, and the … [Read more...] about So, How About the Buffalo Sabres?

'Friedman believes that issue brought discussions with the Colorado Avalanche to a halt. CapFriendly shows the Avs already pressed against the $81.5 million cap for this season, with over $55.7 million invested in 12 players for next season.' … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel Saga Rolls On

'This doesn't mean a deal is coming soon. Eichel's $10 million annual cap hit for the next five seasons and the Sabres' high asking price remain significant sticking points. Nevertheless, we could be seeing the beginning of the end of this story.' … [Read more...] about Some Movement At Last in the Jack Eichel Saga?

'Despite their fan support, the Sabres are not even close to being the type of playoff squad Eichel wants to spend his peak years playing for. He wants to be either on a current contender, or on a team on the cusp of being one.' … [Read more...] about What’s Going to Happen to Jack Eichel and Vladimir Tarsenko Next?

'The cost, however, would be expensive. Noting the Golden Knights' limited cap space and Eichel's $10-million annual average value, Carp suggested offering up Rielly Smith or Jonathan Marchessault ($5- million AAV each) or currently sidelined winger Alex Tuch ($4.75 million). He also estimated the Sabres would want a top prospect like Peyton Krebs and first-and-second round … [Read more...] about Should the Vegas Golden Knights Make a Pitch For Jack Eichel?

'Despite the recent conjecture, an Eichel trade doesn't seem imminent. His health remains a significant issue for clubs interested in acquiring him. So does his $10 million annual cap hit through 2025-26 and the Sabres' rumored asking price of four assets comparable to four first-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about The Latest Jack Eichel Speculation

'As if the past decade weren’t abysmal enough – and lo, it certainly has been abysmal, with the Sabres failing to make the playoffs in any of the past 10 years; and with the team finishing either sixth, seventh or eighth in the Atlantic or East Division in each of the past eight straight seasons – imagine how it must feel knowing the upcoming, 2021-22 campaign is going to be … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fans Deserve a Better Hockey Team

'Extreme? Maybe. Is it a publicity stunt for the podcast? Sure. But if it isn't your money being spent, it's not a big deal, right?' … [Read more...] about Rangers Fans Buy Billboard in Buffalo to Urge Sabres to Trade Jack Eichel

'They also indicated they anticipated a trade for their client by the start of the free agent market on July 28. Sabres management declined to respond to the statement. Meanwhile, the rumor mill keeps churning over possible destinations for Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s Agents Push For a Trade

'By all accounts, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, the asking price is “fantastical”. He said the Sabres sought a “futures-type transaction” of multiple picks and prospects. With this year's draft now history, Adams could seek picks in the 2022 and 2023 drafts along with the top prospect selected in this year's draft from any interested clubs.' … [Read more...] about Will Jack Eichel be Moved this Summer?

'Ristolainen is one of the least-effective regular defencemen in the entire NHL, someone who's made a career to this point out of putting up empty-calorie numbers on a terrible team while producing among the worst underlying numbers of anyone at his position.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Acquire Ristolainen From Sabres

'The Sabres seek all futures from the Wild, which Russo believes could include top prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy plus two first-round picks. Eichel's $10-million annual salary-cap hit through 2025-26 means the Sabres must take back a significant salary from the Wild or a third team gets involved as a third-party broker.' … [Read more...] about Could the Wild or Avalanche Become Suitors for Eichel?